Capioma, Kansas Explained
Capioma is an unincorporated community in Capioma Township, Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. It is located at the intersection of 116th Rd and W4 Rd.
History
Capioma was platted in 1857. It was named for an Indian chief.[1]
A post office was opened in Capioma in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2]
Education
This community and nearby rural areas are served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district.
External links
39.7767°N -95.8203°W
Notes and References
- Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 280.
- Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . Kansas Historical Society . 18 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009123417/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ANM . October 9, 2013 .
